SPIRIT OF MELBOURNE (IMO 9362413)
SPIRIT OF MELBOURNE is a Container Ship built in 2007 and flying the Isle of Man flag, placing it in its 19th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 53,176 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 41,483, and a length overall of 254 metres. This size and type suggest its utility in regional containerized cargo transport. SPIRIT OF MELBOURNE is classed by the American Bureau of Shipping, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in Australia and New Zealand, the North American East Coast, and the Gulf of Mexico over recent periods. It has previously operated under five different flags and two former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 12 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 13 August 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Isle of Man
- Year built: 2007
- MMSI: 232013521
- Call sign: MCMB2
- Gross tonnage: 41483
- Deadweight: 53176 t
- Length overall: 254 m
- Beam: 32 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 70 since 2007
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 15/03/2011, Auckland (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 13/08/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager: AGIOS VI CONTAINER CARRIER (Marshall Islands)
- ISM manager: EXECUTIVE SHIP MANAGEMENT
- Last AIS position: 7°54.9′S · 106°59.8′W · Speed 15.1 kn · under way · received 19 October 2026 at 18:57 UTC
- Destination: Panama City (US PFN) · ETA 26 October 2026 at 16:03 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of SPIRIT OF MELBOURNE?
SPIRIT OF MELBOURNE is a container ship built in 2007. It is currently in its 19th year of service.
What are the dimensions of the vessel?
The vessel has a length overall of 254 metres and a beam of 32 metres. These dimensions contribute to its gross tonnage of 41,483.
Which classification society maintains the vessel?
The vessel is classed by the American Bureau of Shipping. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
What is the PSC inspection history for this ship?
Over the last 36 months it has had 12 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 11 of them. The most recent inspection was on 13 August 2026. All-time records show 70 inspections since 2007 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 15 March 2011.
Where has the vessel been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in Australia and New Zealand, as well as the North American East Coast. It has also been noted in the Gulf of Mexico and South American West Coast regions.
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